Product comparison · 2 kvm switches

Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black vs StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA

25specifications compared
15differ
10identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 1 more console USB ports quantity than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (3 vs 2). The Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has 80 mm more width than the StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA (300 mm vs 220 mm). The StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA has 268 mm more depth than the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black (432 mm vs 164 mm). Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has rack mounting. Only the Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black has built-in display.

Video port type
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:HDMI
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:DVI-I
Console USB ports quantity
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:2
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:3
HD type
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:4K Ultra HD
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:WQXGA
Maximum resolution
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:3840 x 2160 pixels
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:2560 x 1600 pixels
Rack mounting
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
Built-in display
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:Yes
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:No
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:0 - 90%
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:0 - 80%
Width
- 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black:300 mm
- Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA:220 mm

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Comparison of 39538, CK4-D108C
60 specifications	A Lindy 39538 KVM switch Rack mounting Black Model 39538 View product	B StarTech.com Secure 8-Port DVI KVM Switch, NIAP 4.0 Desktop KVM, Metal Housing, CAC Port, Made in the USA Model CK4-D108C View product
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Number of computers controlled	8	8
Keyboard port type	USB	USB
Mouse port type	USB	USB
Video port typeDiffers	HDMI	DVI-I
DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
Console USB ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Console portsDiffers	HDMI, USB A, 3.5mm headphone	3.5mm headphone, DVI-I, USB A
Console DVI-I ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio connections	Yes	Yes
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Number of microphone inputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Console HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial port typeKnown for one	DE-9 (DB-9)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
HD typeDiffers	4K Ultra HD	WQXGA
Maximum resolutionDiffers	3840 x 2160 pixels	2560 x 1600 pixels
Daisy chainKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 Hz
Audio channelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of displays supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCP versionKnown for one	2.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingDiffers	Yes	No
Product colour	Black	Black
Housing material	Metal	Metal
Maximum cable lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 m
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Push buttonKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Rack capacityKnown for one	1U	Unknown — not stated by the source
CascadableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffers	Yes	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
DisplayKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power source	DC	DC
Output voltageKnown for one	9 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one	2 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffers	CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), UKCA, Trade Agreements Act (TAA), REACH, RoHS	Trade Agreements Act (TAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 90%	0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers	300 mm	220 mm
DepthDiffers	164 mm	432 mm
Height	44 mm	44 mm
WeightDiffers	1.79 kg	2.9 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	566 mm	546 mm
Package depthDiffers	104 mm	330 mm
Package heightDiffers	245 mm	127 mm
Package weightKnown for one	2.06 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package typeKnown for one	Box	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
IP controlKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	457 mm
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	RS-232	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mount kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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